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Jeremy Corbyn faces a rebellion in his shadow cabinet as 10 frontbenchers have warned they could quit if Labour backs plans for a second referendum.

The group of shadow ministers, who largely represent Leave-supporting seats, have expressed concerns over the party’s recent shift in policy, a senior source told the Daily Telegraph.

Labour plans to whip its MPs to back an amendment by Peter Kyle and Phil Wilson, which would help pass Theresa May’s deal through the Commons only if the country is then allowed to vote on it in a referendum. It has been designed as a way to break through Parliamentary deadlock.

The shadow ministers are demanding a “free vote” next week on the amendment. One member...